West Yorkshire-Based XL Joinery Enters Administration

In a major development affecting both the joinery and fenestration sectors, XL Joinery, a leading UK manufacturer and supplier of timber doors and associated products, has officially entered administration. The news marks a significant turning point for a company that has been a key name in the industry for decades.

Background: A Trusted Name in Timber

Based in West Yorkshire, XL Joinery built a strong reputation as one of the UK’s foremost suppliers of internal and external wooden doors. With a focus on quality craftsmanship and innovation, the company served both the residential and commercial markets, providing solutions to a wide variety of customers — from national housebuilders and architects to local tradespeople and homeowners.

Established over 25 years ago, XL Joinery became well known for its broad range of timber door styles, materials, and finishes, carving out a solid niche in a competitive market. They operated out of a large distribution centre in Birstall and employed a significant workforce both locally and across the UK.

A Diverse Product Portfolio

XL Joinery’s strength lay in its extensive product offering, which spanned both joinery and fenestration sectors:

Internal Doors: Oak, walnut, white primed, pre-finished, and painted options — often in contemporary and traditional designs.
External Doors: High-performance timber doorsets designed for style, security, and durability, including Part L-compliant offerings.
Door Kits and Sets: Including pre-finished and fire door options, ideal for project-based installations and streamlined site delivery.
Glazed Doors and Sidelights: Featuring a range of clear, frosted, or decorative glazing styles that bridged joinery with modern fenestration requirements.
Bespoke Services: Custom sizing and configuration support for unique or large-scale commercial projects.

Industry Impact

The administration of XL Joinery will raise concerns for many in the construction supply chain. The company was a trusted supplier to builders merchants, trade professionals, and developers, and its sudden exit from the market will likely cause disruption in procurement, particularly for timber-based door solutions.

The move may also create short-term uncertainty in product availability, especially for projects mid-specification or reliant on XL’s custom door sets and fire-rated products.

With the company operating at the intersection of joinery and fenestration, its absence will be felt across multiple segments, from traditional door supply to more modern, fully integrated door systems.

Next Steps

As administrators work to manage the company’s affairs, the industry will be watching closely to see if parts of the business or product lines are salvaged, sold, or acquired. There may be opportunities for other door manufacturers or distributors to step in and support customers now left with supply gaps.

For now, XL Joinery’s administration represents another blow in what has been a turbulent period for many within the construction and building products sector, as companies continue to grapple with cost inflation, supply chain instability, and changing regulatory demands.